What will I be doing if I do volunteer?

You will be working alongside the CCE Marine team to count, measure, and clean oysters from late June to early September. This is typically done once a week on a Friday or Saturday morning, and you are welcome to attend whenever you can. Attendance is not mandatory for every session, and you can bring your kids, family, and friends along as well! A tent is put up for shade and water is provided.

If I sponsor oyster crates, what does this process include?

Each crate is $200 and will be filled and dropped off to you by the CCE Marine team in June, at your convenience. CCE staff will provide hands-on training, educate you on how to care for your oysters, and answer any questions. You will hang the crates off your dock and clean them at least once a week from June to September, and at the end of the summer, they will be collected by CCE staff and planted onto one of our local restored oyster reefs.

Can I purchase oyster crates for my privately owned dock to grow?

As of right now, we are not letting the public grow them on their own personal dock spaces. If you want to be involved and are not a member of a participating yacht club, please visit our public site.

Can I eat these oysters?

These oysters are not for consumption and are strictly used for restoration purposes. Additionally, they are only planted in uncertified waters and not cleared for consumption.

How can I get involved?

Feel free to fill out a contact form on our website and let us know if you are interested in either sponsoring crates, growing oysters, or being a part of the volunteer team. A member of the CCE Marine team will be in touch with you soon!